Living Easy with Lindsey

There is an up-and-coming philosophy of parenting called Gentle Parenting. Today's guest, Dilshad from the popular account @thegentlemamma, is sharing her insight on the differences between this philosophy and that of punitive punishment.

Dilshad grew up in a traditional Indian family with typical punitive punishment. When she had her son, she wanted to re-consider all that had been passed down to her by past generations. She then came across the concept of Gentle Parenting, which basically says: no rewards and no punishments.

On today's episode, Lindsey and Dilshad have a gracious conversation about dealing with anger as a parent (and practical tips to help you stop parenting out of anger), the differences between traditional parenting vs. gentle parenting as well as practical implementations.

Follow along with Lindsey and The Living Easy Podcast on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey.

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Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.

Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.

Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.

Tish Carlson loves Jesus, is wife, a mom of 3, and owns multiple businesses - and she also takes depression medication.

On today's episode, Tish gets candid about her struggle with depression and how it has affected these very important roles in her life. She talks about what depression looks like for her (anger, suicidal thoughts) as well as how and why it can look much different for other people.

We discuss the feelings that she has had since she started taking depression medication - the little pink pill - as well as how depression has affected her relationship with Jesus.

She shares her perspective on the common misconception that mental illness is a sin, while sharing her hope in the church's approach to Christian mental health as a whole.

"Some days, prayer and bible study just aren't enough to fix my depression."

Follow along with Tish on Instagram @nolongerwander and @mattandtishphotography

Follow along with Lindsey and The Living Easy Podcast on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey.

If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!

Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.

Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.

Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.

Two of the most incredible women (and moms) I know personally, Jennifer Robinson and Melissa Solecki, sat down to talk with me about schooling at home. We are talking all about grace, routines (what has worked and what hasn't), matters of the heart, refinement in your heart as a parent, flexibility and so much more.

Melissa is a traditional homeschool mom and has been for 11 years while Jennifer has always done part homeschooling / part on-campus schooling with her two boys.

On this episode, Jen and Melissa share their personal experiences but also share so many words of wisdom about how to be a mother who desires to honor God in her parenthood.

Follow along with encouraging quotes, verses, videos + more on IG @livingeasywithlindsey.

If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!

Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.

Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.

Homeschool Curriculum Link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=TvpwfALbKLE

Five time Grammy-nominated artist, Matthew West, is talking with Lindsey Maestas today about how listening well has changed the way he does music and the impact that powerful stories have had on his own life.

Matthew gets honest and discusses his own personal struggles with insecurity and empty striving in spite of his platform and success. They also talk about the important differentiation between seeking God's will and seeking God's stamp of approval on our will.

We check in about his new and exciting project, The Matthew West Podcast, and he shares why he decided to pursue this new venture.

Follow along with Matthew on Instagram @matthewjwest

Follow along with The Living Easy Podcast on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey!

If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!

Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.

Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.

Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.

Singleness can suck sometimes. But my guest today, Kait Warman, is a single Christian woman in her 30's who believes that there is more to life than just being married and having kids. She wants to remind men and women that they can live a very full life, even in the midst of singleness.

On today's episode of The Living Easy Podcast with Lindsey Maestas, Kait and I talk about all of the things from co-dependency, expectations in new relationships and 'wishing' the wrong man or woman into changing and being 'the one', even when they aren't a good fit.

Most importantly, we are discussing why singleness isn't a "disease", like society often makes it seem, and how you can use that time wisely to grow in joy and honor the Lord.

Kait is a Los Angeles based author, relationship coach, online educator, speaker, podcaster, and founder of Heart of Dating.

In 2018, Kait launched the Heart of Dating Podcast to start a conversation and navigate into the murky waters of dating with her fellow singles. Kait now helps hundreds of men and women on their journey through the conversations on her podcast, 1 on 1 relationship coaching, as well as her online dating and heartbreak courses.

Follow along with Kait on Instagram or get a free 15-min coaching session with Kait!

Follow along with Lindsey and The Living Easy Podcast for truth, encouragement & real life on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey!

If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!

Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.

Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.

Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.

Kim's version of "How He Loves" has been viewed on YouTube over 23 million times and her new album, Wild Heart, will absolutely blow your mind!

On this episode, Kim and I talk all about her past few years, how she walked through a very dry, desert season in her faith and how God brought her out of that season to create her new album, Wild Heart.

She shares hilarious and relatable stories about how motherhood and being on stage have collided and why her husband has been the perfect fit for her unique lifestyle.

We discuss how she has balanced faith in the thick of international fame, how she chose the first single from Wild Heart and she lets us in by sharing her favorite song on the album!

I'm asking Kim some rapid fire questions near the end of the episode - including the craziest rumors she has heard about herself that weren't true, the greatest public misconception about her and Jesus Culture, and the greatest piece of advice she's received as a mother.

Follow along with Lindsey and The Living Easy Podcast on Instagram for truth, encouragement and real life @livingeasywithlindsey.

If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!

Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.

Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.

Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.

On today's emotional and heartfelt episode, I am sharing the lessons that I have learned, the wisdom that has been passed down from women who have gone before me in motherhood while also sharing the mistakes that I've made in my home.

I talk about tuning into our children's emotional needs, my tendency to go from 0 to 100 with frustration and how I'm working through that.

I discuss how our responses as parents help to mold our children and why the way that we talk to and about them (even when they're not around) is so important.

Mommas, parenthood is a marathon, not a sprint. We will grow weary if we try to arrive, rather than allowing God to prune and mold us as we walk in the day-to-day of motherhood. Let's do this together.

Follow along with Lindsey and The Living Easy Podcast on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey.

If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!

Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.

She has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to understand theology, pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.

I have always been on a fitness rollercoaster. You guys, I LOVE junk food. Way too much. And I am a busy, working, part-time stay-at-home momma and feel like I have zero time for working out. But I have noticed recently how much my lack of exercise or healthy eating impacts not only me, but my family as well.

On today's quick episode, I am sharing 5 tips that truly help me when I feel like I have zero energy or motivation to work out. These are the small things that keep me going and keep me focused on my goals as a momma, a wife and a woman who desires to have self-confidence and gratitude in my life.

1 Timothy reminds us that bodily training is of value and our bodies are also referred to in scripture as a temple. God calls us to care for our bodies and care for ourselves. I think it's important that we are at least trying our best.

Follow along with Lindsey and The Living Easy Podcast on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey.

If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!

Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics. She has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.

Marriage in the thick of Coronavirus hasn't been easy. And there are both disconnected and connected seasons in marriage. The closeness of relationships fluctuate - and that's entirely normal - but what matters most is how you respond to each season.

On this episode, my husband, Jesse Maestas, and I openly and candidly discuss the struggles we have in our own relationship and the feeling of disconnect that we are currently facing. We talk about what helps us to feel more connected to one another when life is pulling us in opposite directions.

We share the questions that we ask one another to help better understand and communicate. We talk about the importance of apologizing and repentance in relationships and how to argue or disagree in a healthy way.

Jesse discusses the importance of pursuing your wife, date nights and why we (as wives) must realize that men cannot read our minds.

It is important that we continue to build a biblical marriage with trust, respect and understanding - and we hope that our honest conversations encourage you to fight for the same.

Follow along with Lindsey and The Living Easy Podcast on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey.

If you haven't had a chance to subscribe and give a star rating and review on iTunes, we know you're the kind of girl to give us some feedback! Please take 30 seconds to let us know what you think of Living Easy. Thank you!

Lindsey Maestas is the host of The Living Easy Podcast and discusses faith, truth and relationships while never shying away from the hard and uncomfortable topics.

Lindsey has two mottos: 'You Are More Than Your Mess' and 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes' and she speaks to moms, wives and girls about how to pursue righteousness and true joy while making real, lasting changes.

Go to Patreon.com/livingeasy to be a part of Lindsey's monthly Coffee Dates via Zoom where she and other girls in the Living Easy community get together to talk about faith, relationships and real life.